ZKIN (ZK International Group Co) Research & Development: $0.86 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


ZKIN ZK International Group Co Ltd ZKIN
59 GF Score
Price $1.49
GF Value $1.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ZK International Group Co Research & Development?

ZK International Group Co ZKIN +6.43% 59 Research & Development is $0.86 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates ZKIN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. ZK International Group Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.46 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.86 Mil.

ZK International Group Co  (NAS:ZKIN) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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ZK International Group Co Research & Development Historical Data

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ZK International Group Co Research & Development Chart

ZK International Group Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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ZK International Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep15 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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ZK International Group Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.86 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $0.86 Mil mean?
ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) has a Research & Development of $0.86 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ZK International Group Co and its competitors.
Is ZK International Group Co's Research & Development too high?
ZK International Group Co's current Research & Development is $0.86 Mil. Overall, ZK International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZK International Group Co's Research & Development compare to HLP and LUD?
ZK International Group Co's Research & Development of $0.86 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Steel company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Steel industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on ZK International Group Co and its competitors. ZK International Group Co's current Research & Development is $0.86 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZK International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.80, compared to a current price of $1.49 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $0.86 Mil. ZK International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZK International Group Co (ZKIN), the current Research & Development is $0.86 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.49 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.80. GuruFocus considers ZK International Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ZKIN:

  • Research & Development: $0.86 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.80 vs. price of $1.49 (17.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ZKIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ZK International Group Co Business Description

Address C/o Zhejiang Zhengkang Industrial Co., Ltd., No. 678 Dingxiang Road, Binhai Industrial Park, Zhejiang Province, Economic and Technology Development Zone, Wenzhou, CHN, 325025
ZK International Group Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of metal pipes. The company is specialized in producing double-press thin-walled stainless steel tubes and fittings, carbon steel tubes and fittings, single-press tubes and fittings, and stainless-steel strips. The products are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, firefighting, food, beverage, ships, engines, industrial seawater desalination and systems of direct-drinking water, cold /hot water supply, city water supply, and gas of large/middle scale construction projects.
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